Crime & Safety
Redlands Fire Crews Rescue Man Trapped in Vehicle
The man's vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck on the 215 Freeway, Redlands Fire officials said.
Redlands Fire Department firefighters and paramedics freed an injured driver from his vehicle following an early morning collision on the 215 Freeway Thursday.
Firefighters and paramedics responded at 2:15 a.m. to a crash on the freeway at San Bernardino Avenue. Redlands Fire officials said a small car rear-ended a semi-truck, trapping the car’s driver.
It took 12 firefighters approximately 25 minutes to free the driver who was then transported to the hospital with injures to his face and legs, officials said.
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
-- Story by Carl Baker, Redlands City Spokesman and Patch Staff
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